δ Scuti (delta Scuti)
δ Scuti is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class F2 in the constellation of Scutum.
δ Scuti visual magnitude is 4.72. Because of its moderate brightness, δ Scuti is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.

Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
δ Scuti is also a De chemically peculiar star.The red dot in the diagram below shows where δ Scuti is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties
δ Scuti is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the δ Scuti double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
δ Scuti is distant 186.93 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 45 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's δ Scuti (delta Scuti) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):